We went on a hike today! Our bus ride was about 4 hours long, and they took us north up into the mountains. We went to a place called the Drakensberg Mountains and of course it was beautiful. Drakensberg means “the Dragons back”. It fit its name quite well. I was shocked they had mountains like this in South Africa. It looked like I imagine Scotland or Ireland would look. The grass was so green and there were cliffs and rivers running through it. We went there to see some cave art. The Bushmen traveled in the region and set up homes in the caves. They painted on the stone to tell their story or to leave a map for others that may have been following them. It was pretty interesting. The hike to get to the caves was pretty difficult though. We were all fine but there were many brothers and sisters dressed up in meeting clothes. I wouldn’t want to hike 3 miles or so in dress shoes! All in all it was the best hike I’d ever been on! When we finished they packed a picnic lunch for us and we set up shop overlooking the mountains, eating like kings!
There was a terrible thunder storm on the way home and it took FOREVER to get back! Katie got some pictures of lightning she’s pretty proud of! There wasn’t much time to do any shopping today so we dragged my dad out to an Italian restaurant in a nice section of town. We all ate wonderful dishes for about 6 bucks each. It was so good. We are off to the marine world tomorrow and I have to swim with the sharks! I hope everyone is well! Thanks for checking in!
P.s. Waller family- we’ll call Roz tomorrow! And can you think of anyplace we should eat or shop??
P.P.S. Laurie- tell Max he has to come here! I’m sure he knows all the names of the animals!
P.P.P.S. Imy- we were searching for a lioness that just had cubs, I said about 100 times on the safari that you would think we were nuts “ I don’t do nature”
P.P.P.P.S.Becca- Katie keeps saying you would make a great ranger or animal tracker, I AGREE!
P.P.P.P.P.S. Jessica- Do you like your elephant pics?
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Hey! The picts are amazing! I'm so psyched for you guys tomorrow and am really jealous about the sharks! Corrine, make sure to document your adventures as you did a lot of belly aching about having to swim with them. I want proof! I know Katie is already sitting on the beach waiting. ;)
ReplyDeleteHave any of you eaten anything interesting yet? Elephant perhaps?
Those guys have one of the coolest jobs in the world. Yeah I only drove by a bunch of lions, elephants, cheetahs and zebras on my way to work today. Some amazing pictures!! Nice elephant butt. The landscape seems incredible, but the sounds and smells must just add to the experience. I’d say don’t drink the water but it didn’t seem that water was even an option on that table. So tomorrow is the big day! Doubt Katie will sleep tonight thinking about the sharks. If they attack just punch them in the nose.
ReplyDeleteHey guys! Alissa read my mind, must see a picture of your first bite of elephant(hmm that sounds wierder than I thought it would:) Your rooms look amazing too, sort of like a super deluxe tent or tree house. Does it kind of feel like you're sleeping outdoors? Can't wait to see more! Oh Corrine, tell your mom Carvel and Libby say hi too!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics!
ReplyDeleteHow is the Italian food in South Africa? Have you seen any dinosaurs yet? Hopefully you will see some before you leave.
Also: POST LIGHTNING PIX PLZ
Great posts, we feel like we're there! Very envious! Ros will hook you up. In Durban Musgrave Center is pretty cool. Mug and Bean is there and is kind of like a Starbucks. In the next suburb, Westville is a large Mall. Have Ros take you to some authentic curio shops set-up on the side of the roads. Durban is known for it's curry due to the large Indian population.
ReplyDeleteHave fun swimming with the sharks-don't let them get you!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Dawn
Yeah, I would love to go to Africa, if it wasn't for the 20+ hour flight and all the shots and stuff. 0_o
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I hope you're planning on showing us those lightning pictures, and somehow I find it funny that you ate Italian in Africa. :P
Have fun swimming with the sharks- don't wear jewelry in the water, they like shiny things. ;)
Fantastic descriptions, Corrine! We are thinking of you guys!
ReplyDeleteLaura Krenicki
Katie, I am very happy for you, and glad that yoe are having such a good time. It look awsome there.
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